2014 dodge charger Model Overview

Vehicle Overview

A four-door Challenger if there ever was one, the Dodge Charger enters 2014 with a potent base V-6, and a handful of good ol’ fashioned V-8s. The base Charger is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 292-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard, but we suggest spending a bit more money for the eight-speed automatic, which improves fuel economy and acceleration. The mid-level engine is a 5.7-liter V-8 making 363 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque, while the range-topper is the Charger SRT8’s 6.4-liter 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque V-8. Both V-8s are paired to a five-speed automatic.

No matter if you opt for the V-6 or the V-8, the Charger is a good car. “The Charger’s greatest attribute, however, is just how smooth it is,” we wrote of a V-6-powered 2012 SXT, “The engine may well rival BMW’s legendary inline-sixes, while the transmission’s shifts are as seamless as they get. ” We’ve also praised the high-zoot Charger SRT8, “The Charger [SRT8]’s dynamics are the most impressive part. Although its robust powertrain can get you in trouble on entry if you don’t plan carefully (advice: brake early), this massive sedan takes to corners with composure, response, and communication that rivals — perhaps even bests — some notable German performance sedans.”

The Charger doesn’t receive any significant updates for 2014. There’s a new Redline package on the V-6-powered Charger SXT, which acts as a V-6 performance package. It includes a minor horsepower bump, sport goodies, and aggressive-looking trim.

New for 2014

Like its Chrysler 300, and Dodge Challenger siblings, the Charger remains essentially unchanged for 2014. There’s a new Redline package available on the Charger SXT, which adds sport suspension and steering, black chrome wheels, sport seats, and a minor horsepower bump from 292 hp to 300 hp.

You’ll Like

The efficient and quick V-6/8-speed combo

The sinister looks

The Charger SRT8’s grunt

You Won’t Like

Pricey V-8s are stuck with the five-speed auto

Seeing these in your rear-view mirror; cops are starting to add them to their fleets.

The V-6/five-speed combo; spend some more money for the eight-speed auto.

Key Competitors

Sum Up

2014 Dodge Charger Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$26,995

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$16,650

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2014-10-08

Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Units Affected

435081

Recall ID#15V467000 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Consequence

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Recall Date

2015-07-27

Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

Units Affected

284095

Recall ID#15V467000 - SEAT BELTS

Consequence

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Recall Date

2015-07-27

Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

Units Affected

284095

Recall ID#16V043000 - STRUCTURE

Consequence

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Recall Date

2016-01-28

Description

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Recall Date

2016-04-25

Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recall Date

2017-07-10

Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

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